Didier Deschamps
Born: October 15, 1968 (age 55)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Bayonne, France
Nationality:
French
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Position: Defensive midfielder
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Managerial | 2012- | France |
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Olympic football 2024: Every Premier League player taking part in Paris Games
Sports Mole takes a look at every Premier League player competing for their countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jul 20, 11:02
![RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba pictured in May 2024 RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba pictured in May 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Olympic football 2024: Three possible Liverpool transfer targets at Paris Games
Sports Mole looks at three possible transfer targets for Liverpool at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Jul 19, 10:54
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal on March 6, 2024 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal on March 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Olympic football 2024: Best men's and women's players taking part in Paris Games
Sports Mole looks at the best men's and women's players taking part in the Paris 2024 Olympics football tournament.
Jul 18, 11:21
![France's Benjamin Pavard celebrates scoring their first goal with Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez on March 27, 2023 France's Benjamin Pavard celebrates scoring their first goal with Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez on March 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France star confirms international retirement after 56-minute Euro 2024 campaign
France striker Olivier Giroud confirms his retirement from international football at the age of 37 with an emotional statement on social media.
Jul 16, 07:49
![Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Can you name the lineups from the 2018 World Cup final?
Six years on from France's 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final, Sports Mole challenges you to name the lineups from that six-goal thriller.
Jul 15, 18:55
![Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal on June 30, 2024 Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal on June 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo, William Saliba
Sports Mole selects its Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, including Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo and William Saliba.
Jul 15, 18:13
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match on July 9, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 final: Spain's route to Berlin ahead of England contest
Sports Mole looks at how Luis de la Fuente's Spain reached the Euro 2024 final in Germany against Gareth Southgate's England.
Jul 13, 13:32
![England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates on July 10, 2024 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 final: England must beat Spain - anything less would be a failure
Sports Mole looks at why England must win Euro 2024 on Sunday against Spain in order for Gareth Southgate's tenure to be seen as successful.
Jul 12, 12:52
![England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024 England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England on brink of glory, but has it been the worst tournament ever?
Sports Mole takes a deep dive into the statistics to determine whether Euro 2024 has been the most boring major international tournament in 21st century.
Jul 12, 11:58
![Zinedine Zidane pictured with the World Cup trophy in 1998 Zinedine Zidane pictured with the World Cup trophy in 1998](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
1998 World Cup team of the tournament: How many of the All-Star side can you name?
To celebrate the anniversary of the iconic 1998 World Cup final, Sports Mole challenges you to name the 16-man selection for the 1998 World Cup All-Star team.
Jul 12, 10:14
![France's Kylian Mbappe pictured on July 9, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe pictured on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Will France play Netherlands in a third-place playoff this summer?
Sports Mole discusses whether France and Netherlands will take to the field for a third-place playoff at Euro 2024.
Jul 10, 23:24
![France coach Didier Deschamps on November 18, 2023 France coach Didier Deschamps on November 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Didier Deschamps's France future revealed after Euro 2024 heartbreak
The president of the French Football Federation confirms that Didier Deschamps will continue as men's head coach after their Euro 2024 semi-final exit.
Jul 10, 16:39
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match on July 9, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: "Genius" Lamine Yamal describes "pure elation" after stunning strike
Spain attacker Lamine Yamal opens up on his stunning strike in his side's 2-1 win over France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
Jul 10, 09:56
![France's Kylian Mbappe pictured on July 9, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe pictured on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France's Kylian Mbappe laments Euro 2024 "failure" after Spain semi-final defeat
France and Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe says that his Euro 2024 campaign was a "failure" following Les Bleus' loss to Spain in the semi-finals.
Jul 10, 09:46
![France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024 France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Deschamps issues angry response to question on his France future
France head coach Didier Deschamps responds angrily to a question on his future following Tuesday's semi-final loss to Spain at Euro 2024.
Jul 10, 09:04
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match on July 9, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain 2-1 France: Lamine Yamal creates history as La Roja seal Euro 2024 final spot
Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo get on the scoresheet as Spain fight back from a goal down to beat France 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Jul 9, 21:55
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship semi-final between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 20:51
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their first goal with Jesus Navas on July 9, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their first goal with Jesus Navas on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain 2-1 France live commentary: Yamal stars as Spain reach Euro 2024 final
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the Euro 2024 semi-final showdown between Spain and France at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Jul 9, 19:30
![Lille defender Leny Yoro on May 06, 2024 (IMAGO) Lille defender Leny Yoro on May 06, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'suffer' rejection as Leny Yoro favours move to European giant
Manchester United are reportedly losing the battle for Lille's Leny Yoro, who favours a move to Real Madrid despite the French club accepting an offer from the Premier League side.
Jul 9, 18:41
![France's Randal Kolo Muani reacts in July 2024 France's Randal Kolo Muani reacts in July 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: France attacker fires warning shot to Spain before titanic semi-final
France striker Randal Kolo Muani insists that he and his teammates are not afraid of free-scoring Spain ahead of their tantalising Euro 2024 semi-final on Tuesday.
Jul 8, 15:27
![France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024 France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: France handed new injury concern before Spain semi-final
France and Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy is reportedly suffering from discomfort ahead of Les Bleus' Euro 2024 semi-final showdown with Spain on Tuesday.
Jul 8, 15:08
![France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024 France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final versus Spain.
Jul 7, 14:55
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship semi-final between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 20:51
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal vs. France player ratings: Pepe leaves the stage in tears - but also in consummate style
Sports Mole's player ratings as Portugal exit Euro 2024 quarter-finals at the hands of fortunate France.
Jul 5, 23:33
![Spain's Pedri is substituted through injury on July 5, 2024 Spain's Pedri is substituted through injury on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Gigantic Spain blow confirmed as three starters will miss semi-final
Spain will be without Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand and Pedri for next week's Euro 2024 semi-final with France.
Jul 5, 23:30
![France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024 France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Portugal 0-0 France (France win 5-3 on penalties) - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole's match analysis of France's penalty shootout victory over Portugal in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 23:24
![France's Theo Hernandez celebrates after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 5, 2024 France's Theo Hernandez celebrates after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal 0-0 France (5-3 on pens): Les Bleus edge through to Euro 2024 semis as Ronaldo bows out
Sports Mole's match report of Portugal's penalty shootout loss to France in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out for perhaps the final time.
Jul 5, 22:55
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe pictured on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe pictured on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's European Championship clash between Portugal and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 5, 20:48
![France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024 France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France lineup vs. Portugal: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal.
Jul 3, 09:56
![France's Adrien Rabiot, Mike Maignan and teammates during training on May 30, 2024 France's Adrien Rabiot, Mike Maignan and teammates during training on May 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'battling' Italian giants for Euro 2024 free agent
Liverpool are reportedly rivalling two Italian sides in the race to sign Adrien Rabiot, who is now a free agent following the expiry of his Juventus contract.
Jul 2, 14:02
![France's Kylian Mbappe looks on on July 1, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe looks on on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: France 1-0 Belgium: highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole analyses France's victory over Belgium in the last 16 of Euro 2024, including highlights, man of the match and stats.
Jul 1, 19:42
![France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates their first goal scored by Randal Kolo Muani on July 1, 2024 France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates their first goal scored by Randal Kolo Muani on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France 1-0 Belgium: Les Bleus through to quarter-final due to Vertonghen own goal
France book a spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at the expense of a resolute Belgium side, who were downed by an own goal from Jan Vertonghen in the second half.
Jul 1, 19:16
![France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024 France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between France and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 1, 17:47
![Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024 Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium looking to end historic tournament streak against France in Euro 2024 tie
Belgium will be hoping to end an all-time major tournament streak when they face France in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Monday evening.
Jul 1, 10:41
![Marcus Thuram (L) and Ibrahima Konate (R) of France are seen during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between France and Poland on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO] Marcus Thuram (L) and Ibrahima Konate (R) of France are seen during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between France and Poland on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France 'suffer fresh injury blow' ahead of Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Belgium
France and Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate reportedly suffers a knee injury ahead of Les Bleus' Euro 2024 last-16 tie with Belgium on Monday.
Jun 30, 09:54
![France's Antoine Griezmann reacts in June 2024 France's Antoine Griezmann reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France lineup vs. Belgium: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Monday's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Belgium.
Jun 29, 17:48
![England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024 England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 favourites England, Spain, Germany, France assessed before round of 16
Sports Mole looks at the strengths and weaknesses of Euro 2024 favourites England, Spain, Germany and France ahead of the round of 16.
Jun 28, 23:23
![Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024 Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Napoli, AC Milan given hope in pursuit of £25m Premier League striker?
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku is reportedly willing to discuss a summer move to AC Milan or Napoli, with the Belgian's future set to be away from Stamford Bridge.
Jun 28, 19:40
![France's Youssouf Fofana celebrates scoring their first goal on March 26, 2024 France's Youssouf Fofana celebrates scoring their first goal on March 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'express strong interest' in France international
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly have a strong interest in Monaco and France midfielder Youssouf Fofana, who is also being targeted by AC Milan as a potential summer signing.
Jun 28, 19:08
![England's Harry Kane and manager Gareth Southgate after the match on June 25, 2024 England's Harry Kane and manager Gareth Southgate after the match on June 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 best and worst performers: Germany, Spain sparkle as England, France flop
Sports Mole looks at Euro 2024's three best performing and most disappointing teams ahead of the round of 16 clashes.
Jun 28, 09:13